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Dr. Danny Brassell          

Highly-Acclaimed International Keynote Speaker & Bestselling Author, Known As "America's Leading Reading Ambassador"

Affectionately known as “Jim Carrey with a Ph.D.,” Dr. Danny Brassell has served as an educational advisor to students ranging from preschoolers to rocket scientists for nearly three decades. While he has held a variety of titles and worked with leaders from a variety of fields and disciplines, Dr. Brassell has always considered himself first and foremost a teacher.

A recognized authority on leadership development, reading, motivation and communication skills, Dr. Brassell has been honored consistently for his strategic intellect and practical solutions. Audiences rave about his ability to deliver meaningful and memorable messages that are applicable for individuals within all levels of organizations. Meeting planners love him, as he has a reputation for being one of the kindest and easiest speakers they have ever dealt with.

A gregarious, sought-after author, speaker and coach who has delivered over 3,500 presentations on four continents, Dr. Brassell is characterized by friends, colleagues and clients as one of the most insightful, powerful and compassionate individuals in business today. Thousands – from small business owners to corporate executives – have enjoyed his energetic, interactive and informative presentations. Danny specializes in offering engaging keynotes, research-based professional development and one-on-one training/coaching services that develop high-performing people or teams in schools, businesses and organizations.

Dr. Brassell is the author of 16 books, including “Leadership Begins with Motivation” and “Read, Lead & Succeed: 50 Simple Ways to Produce Extraordinary Results in Business and Life.” Most importantly, he is married to a saint and father to three of the brightest and best children the world has ever known.

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Bringing Joy Back into Education

Educators (teachers, administrators and staff) did not enter education for the pay or daily accolades from society; they are in it because they care about kids. The standardized testing craze and pandemic have terrified students, overwhelmed parents and led many great educators to quit. Come join Danny as he reminds you of your importance as an educator in the every day development of children. He’ll remind you how to laugh, sing, dance and play in order to bring the joy back into education.

Leadership Begins with Motivation

In an increasingly crowded world of “thought” leaders, it is now more essential than ever to create “action” leaders. In his 25 years of working with leaders from the classroom to the board room – from preschoolers to rocket scientists – Dr. Danny Brassell has lived by the creedo that “education is valuable, but execution is priceless.” Leadership begins with motivation – but it also requires a lot of perspiration. And the best leaders inspire others to become their best. Get ready to laugh and learn in this highly engaging presentation, based on Dr. Brassell’s best-selling book of the same title. You will come away with practical tips for developing daily habits essential to success in the new global economy.

A Baker’s Dozen of Lessons Learned from the Teaching Trenches

It takes a special person to be a teacher. Every day presents new challenges, and our attitudes and expectations shape our success. Join Danny as he shares a fast-paced, humorous and motivational keynote designed to show you how you make a difference in the lives of your students. From teaching preschoolers to rocket scientists, Danny shares his own trials and tribulations in the classroom as well as why he loves to teach. You’ll learn his secret to good teaching and leave feeling invigorated.

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